The Citroën Cactus Concept, presented at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, previewed the production version.

[4] In 2016, three more trim levels were added to the C4 Cactus range: Flair Edition, Rip Curl and W. Slow sales of the W led to the model being dropped from the line up.

The Rip Curl is a collaboration with the surfing brand of the same name and is marketed as a more adventure based vehicle, with its 'Grip Control' feature meaning the driver can adjust the car to driving on either tarmac, snow, mud or ice.

Aside from four-season Goodyear tyres, all other changes are purely aesthetic, with 'Rip Curl' graphics and orange seat belts amongst the differences.

The facelifted Cactus has had a major technological upgrade, including emergency brake assist, lane departure warning system, traffic signage recognition, blindspot monitoring, and automated parking.

In 2018, Citroën launches a local version of the facelifted C4 Cactus, produced in Porto Real, Brazil.

It differs from the one produced in Madrid in many ways: it kept its roof bars, has a higher ground clearance and benefits from conventional side rear windows that roll down into the doors.